Articles tagged with Social Media
Researchers found that FAAH inhibition reduced breast cancer growth in immunodeficient mice and induced apoptosis of breast cancer cells. The combination of FAAH inhibitors and endocannabinoids was the most effective treatment approach.
Michele Starnini and colleagues studied two online communities on Reddit: GreatAwakening and FatPeopleHate. Despite deplatforming, these communities became more resilient due to their engaged members who migrated to Voat, a new platform.
Two studies reveal emerging awareness of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline among policymakers and the general public. However, knowledge and use of the lifeline vary significantly based on mental health status, with those in serious distress more likely to have heard of and used the service.
A study by Washington State University found that viewing objectified images of female fitness influencers can negatively impact mental health, especially among younger women. However, a positive message such as 'Love your body' can mitigate this harm and boost self-compassion in the short term.
A new study by researchers at City, University of London found that alt-tech platforms like Gettr are increasingly important for facilitating far-right political discussions. The study shows that users banned from Twitter are up to six times more active on Gettr, sharing toxic content and aligning with far-right news outlets.
A first-ever study of wartime deepfakes examines the effects of artificially manipulated audio-visual content on news media and user trust during the Russian-Ukrainian war. The research found that fears of deepfakes often undermine users' trust in authentic footage, and efforts to raise awareness may even cause more harm.
A collected sample of 30 million Indian tweets revealed 2% containing misogynistic language, with rates rising during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study used a taxonomy to classify online misogyny and measured its prevalence in India.
A new study analyzes Twitter discussions on deepfakes related to the Russian invasion, highlighting negative reactions and positive sentiments towards deepfakes. The researchers found that some users' distrust in real videos increased after exposure to deepfakes.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that exposure to norm-violating rhetoric from politicians like Donald Trump can reduce support for certain core democratic principles. The researchers found that Trump supporters who were shown his antidemocratic tweets indicated less support for partici...
A study by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers found that crowdfunding platforms create a sense of democracy, but backers often come from similar groups and give to projects they find cool. This limits the democratizing potential of crowdfunding.
Researchers from Drexel University's Autism Institute found that most TikTok videos providing information on autism were inaccurate or overgeneralized. Healthcare professionals' content was more likely to include accurate information, while personal experience-based videos were not coded in the study.
A recent study found that social media is a significant factor in body image issues affecting teenaged athletes, with many quitting sports due to perceived imperfections. The research suggests that promoting diverse and realistic images of athleticism can help reduce dropout rates among young girls, who are more likely to quit sports t...
Research found that young users on Twitch feel a false sense of safety, revealing personal info to unknown listeners. The platform's nature makes it risky, as revealed data cannot be taken back. Parents must supervise all interactions to protect their children.
A study by the Complexity Science Hub analyzed work discourse on Reddit between 2018 and 2021, finding that mental health concerns significantly contributed to the surge in quit rates. The study suggests that companies can improve working conditions by prioritizing employees' relational and self-fulfillment needs.
A study found that participants rated women's bodies as slimmer when viewed in selfie photographs compared to external perspectives. The researchers also discovered a link between self-viewing and disordered eating thoughts, suggesting potential harm from social media consumption.
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame found that social media engagement improves when national and local levels mismatch audiences during recovery phases, increasing user engagement by 29.6%. The study suggests a nuanced approach to content coordination, with national headquarters leading production and local accounts following.
Researchers discuss lurbinectedin as a method to treat neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), with encouraging results from phase II basket studies demonstrating activity in platinum-sensitive relapsed SCLC and other malignancies. Lurbinectedin's mechanism of action involves inhibiting oncogenic transcription, promoting apoptosis and cell death.
Researchers found that short-form videos on TikTok can inform and encourage women to get regular pap tests, particularly when created by doctors. The studies also showed that autonomy-supportive messages improved attitude toward the message and engagement intention.
A Dartmouth-led study found that tweets featuring K-pop group BTS generated 111 times more virality than similar tweets without the artist's name. This highlights the power of entertainment in driving public health messages and bridging cultural divides.
Researchers at Northwestern University identified a new evolutionarily conserved RNAi-based form of cell death called Death Induced by Survival gene Elimination (DISE), which targets essential survival genes in cancer cells. This mechanism is ancient and effective against all cancers tested.
NTU Singapore's study found social media fatigue hampers cognitive judgment, leading to misinformation acceptance. Narcissistic individuals experiencing fatigue are more likely to share misinformation, regardless of accuracy.
A new study by Flinders University researchers found that viewing sexualized Instagram posts increases negative mood and body dissatisfaction among young female adults. Exposure to influencer imagery led to greater negative mood, body dissatisfaction, appearance comparison, and self-objectification compared to control images.
Current online trust mitigation efforts are focused on a single topic and geographic scale, leading to limited effectiveness. The 'glocal' phenomenon means distrust is spreading with diverse topics and local-global interests, making it challenging for organizations to address.
A linguistic phenomenon reveals specific rules governing sentence construction, shedding light on universal features of human language. The researchers found that 'whom of which' obeys strict rules, contributing to a larger discussion about syntax and the existence of pied piping.
A study analyzed millions of tweets by Republican and Democratic US politicians over a decade, finding that Republicans were more likely to share untrustworthy information. The researchers identified linguistic signals associated with low-quality information and suggested potential solutions for the public to recognize these signals
A new study by the University of South Australia found that social media use is linked to higher self-judgemental attitudes and a greater likelihood of considering cosmetic surgery. The research also highlights the importance of self-compassion in mitigating these effects.
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body Bureau emphasizes the importance of social media regulation and digital health literacy in managing infodemics, which can spread false information on public health matters. Effective infodemic management is seen as a critical component of the Pandemic Accord to safeguard lives worldwide.
A new study by Ohio State University found that most gynecologic cancer-related content on TikTok is poor in quality and accuracy. The majority of the content, over 73%, was deemed inaccurate and of poor educational quality, with racial disparities also present.
A large study of 57,980 children found that increased TV/DVD screen time from age 1 year is linked to negative effects on later development. Researchers recommend family media management and social support for parents to mitigate these consequences.
Researchers at George Washington University found that Facebook's core design features undermine its policies aimed at removing Covid-19 vaccine misinformation. The platform's architecture, designed to build communities around shared interests, can inadvertently facilitate the spread of misinformation.
A new editorial paper explores the effectiveness of the third dose booster vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompromised individuals. Researchers found that while the vaccine improves vaccine effectiveness across various measures, its benefits are not as significant for patients with cancer.
A new study from the University of Toronto finds that cyberbullying is associated with binge eating, weight gain worries and body image distress among 10-14 year olds. The study suggests that limiting social media that encourages eating disorders and appearance comparisons can help prevent these issues.
A study published in Science Advances found that exposure to harmful content on YouTube is driven by a small group of users subscribing to these channels, not algorithmic recommendations. Most viewers of these channels are also subscribers to the channel in question or similar ones, indicating a pattern of seeking out content.
A new study reveals that a hotel's own sentiment score and its competitor's sentiment score have a significant impact on booking performance. Hotels that improve their own sentiment score by 1% can increase bookings by .38%, while those that improve their competitors' sentiment score by 1% can decrease bookings by .25%. The research al...
A Penn State research team proposes a new information-filtering approach to predict future health information needs of online community participants. The approach incorporates user profiles, past posts and replies to categorize online content and provide more personalized healthcare resources.
A study of 10,258 US adolescents found that victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely to experience eating disorder symptoms. Cyberbullying was associated with worrying about weight gain, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction.
A recent study by McGill University found that young adults who experience more frequent psychotic thoughts also spend more time on digital media. However, the study suggests that digital media use does not cause or exacerbate these experiences. Instead, it may be a factor in accessing mental health information and services.
A new study from JAMA finds that physicians using social media are sharing and debating medical advancements, democratizing access to medical knowledge. The research team analyzed over 4 million #MedEd posts on X, revealing the potential of social media to accelerate medical science and improve practice.
A new study by North Carolina State University reveals that posting about mental health challenges on LinkedIn can affect how potential employers perceive job applicants. Researchers found that disclosures about anxiety and depression led to viewers viewing candidates as less emotionally stable and less conscientious.
A new study by the University of South Australia finds that mothers are experiencing a relentless mental load linked to their children's digital use, impacting their physical and mental health. This 'digital care work' requires mothers to monitor and manage their kids' media use, adding an extra layer of complexity to modern mothering.
A four-wave cohort study followed 800 children from age 10-16 to examine correlations between social media use and symptoms of anxiety and depression. The results showed no causal link, regardless of whether children used social media for self-expression or social interaction.
A Dartmouth-led study reveals the devastating impact of gold and mineral mining on tropical rivers worldwide. Mining operations have doubled suspended sediment concentrations at 80% of affected rivers, altering river ecosystems and threatening human health.
Researchers found that Facebook labels reduced users' engagement on social media if they noticed them, particularly for posts from Russia and China. The labels, introduced in 2020, aim to combat propaganda efforts by foreign governments.
A new study from the University of Surrey found that parents' perspectives on social media algorithms are shaped by their child's age, with concerns about future implications for toddlers. The research also reveals a significant overlap between parents' and children's online data due to shared family information.
Researchers discuss the essential role of macrophages in metastatic growth of lung colonies in melanoma, highlighting their importance in clearing challenges to tissue integrity and promoting growth-related processes. The authors emphasize the need for targeted therapies against macrophages to combat untreatable metastasis.
Researchers found that subscription channels have greater source credibility and content control, leading to higher conversion rates despite perceived ad intrusiveness. In contrast, AI-recommended channels elicit more clicks but with smaller proportions of genuine interest and purchases.
A new study by University of East Anglia reveals ChatGPT's systematic left-wing bias, favoring Democrats in the US and Labour Party in the UK. The platform's responses also lean towards President Lula da Silva of Brazil's Workers' Party.
Researchers found that US physicians propagate COVID-19 misinformation about vaccines, treatments, and masks on large social media platforms. A wide reach was observed among the physicians based on their number of followers.
A study by researchers at Cell Press found that nearly 50% of environmentally-oriented users abandoned Twitter after Elon Musk took over the platform. This mass exodus has serious implications for public communication surrounding topics like climate change, biodiversity, and natural disaster recovery.
In Ghana, WhatsApp is used to connect national-level executives with local candidates, extending to rural areas. In Nigeria, individual actors drive campaigns with loose party control, lacking formal online structures.
A study published in PNAS found that government-mandated external moderation is likely to be effective in limiting harm on fast-paced platforms like X. The researchers examined the dynamics of content dissemination and found that a lower half-life means most harm happens right after content is posted.
A systematic review found that social media use interventions improved mental wellbeing in over a third of studies, with significant improvements in depression. Therapy-based interventions were most effective, with 83% improvement rates compared to limited or no social media use.
A new study by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that people are more likely to recommend an RSV vaccine if they understand the rigorous process of the FDA's vaccine approval process. The study showed that 57% of those exposed to a flowchart were very or somewhat likely to recommend the vaccine, compared to 40% in a control group.
A new analysis shows that social media facilitated information flow across a controlled media ecosystem, while face-to-face communication remained key. The study highlights how UPND's online messaging resonated with users, portraying Hakainde Hichilema as an electorally viable alternative to President Edgar Lungu.
The study found that receiving videos or reminders increased consumption of media content about the issue, increased knowledge about available resources, and reported use of some resources in response to violence. However, long-term attitudes towards gender and marital equity remained unchanged.
A recent study found that young men who regularly consume sports media are more likely to accept rape myths, even after accounting for negative masculine norms. The researchers suggest that the production of sports media around athletic events contributes to this connection, portraying men as hyper-masculine aggressors and women as tro...
Researchers found that social media algorithms prioritize 'Prestigious, Ingroup, Moral, and Emotional' (PRIME) information, which can lead to extreme political content being amplified. To address this, the study proposes increasing user awareness of algorithmic biases and introducing more diverse content in feeds.
A study in Brazil found that 35.4% of restaurants on a popular food delivery app are 'dark kitchens' with no direct contact with consumers, serving mainly Brazilian food at lower costs. The research highlights health and safety issues, consumer perceptions, and the need for legal viability to ensure sanitary inspection.
A study examining 2.2 million news stories shared on Facebook found that low-credibility publishers focused on politics, while high-credibility ones covered a wider range of topics. The researchers discovered two distinct ecosystems: one for each type of publisher.
Research reveals that nearly half of popular TikTok content featuring Baby Boomers depicts them in a negative light, reinforcing ageist stereotypes. The study highlights the potential for this to fuel intergenerational conflict, underscoring the need for more nuanced and respectful portrayals.